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The development of a new strategic plan for Academic Affairs was undertaken beginning in June 2024, led by then-Provost Laura Niesen de Abruña.  The effort has been carried forward in 2025 by Provost Matt Makley.

Essential to the work of the past year has been the time, effort, perspectives, and feedback contributed by an ‘Academic Affairs Strategic Plan Core Team’, who regularly convened June 2024 – May 2025.  Consisting of 20+ members, the Core Team included representatives from: the Office of the Provost; the University’s Colleges & Schools; Academic Affairs Associate Vice Presidents; Faculty Senate; Council of Chairs and Directors; MSU Denver Faculty Federation; Student Affairs; Athletics; the Office of Online Learning; the Office of Innovative & Lifelong Learning; the Board of Trustees; and the Office of Strategic Initiatives & Analysis.

The inaugural Academic Affairs Strategic Plan, which has been crafted to align with MSU Denver’s 2030 Strategic Plan, is comprised of three Strategic Priorities:

  • Student Success
  • Academic Excellence
  • Faculty and Staff Support

Detailed information about the Academic Affairs Strategic Plan and these three Strategic Priorities will be rolled out in the coming weeks, during the Fall 2025 semester.  Updates pertaining to the Academic Affairs Strategic Plan and Priorities will be located on this webpage.

MSU Denver Strategic Plan 2030 and Core Values

Strategic Plan 2030

Core Values: CADRE

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Office Hours:

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

Phone:

(303) 615-1900

Office Location:

Jordan Student Success Building, Office 330

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 48, CO 80217

Physical Address:

890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204

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